4:5 Azariah son of Nathan was supervisor of 1 the district governors.
Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to 2 the king.
4:7 Solomon had twelve district governors appointed throughout Israel who acquired supplies for the king and his palace. Each was responsible for one month in the year.
1 tn Heb “was over.”
2 tn Heb “close associate of”; KJV, ASV, NASB “the king’s friend” (a title for an adviser, not just an acquaintance).